Heritage logo
The purpose of the heritage logo is to promote the identification and understanding of heritage buildings, places and objects including the promotion of cultural activities and tourism. The heritage logo is a registered mark which can only be used with the written consent of the Christchurch City Council.
ICOMOS New Zealand Charter
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), is a non-governmental organisation of heritage professionals engaged in the conservation of places of cultural heritage value and dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites.
The ICOMOS New Zealand Charter is a set of guidelines on cultural heritage conservation. The NZ Charter is widely used in the New Zealand heritage sector and is a recognised benchmark for conservation standards and practice. It is used by central government ministries and departments, by local bodies in district plans and heritage management, and by practitioners as guiding principles. Visit the ICOMOS New Zealand website for more information.
Local history
At the library
The Christchurch City Libraries' excellent local history resource lets you explore the people, places, and events that make up our history.
Christchurch City Council Archives
These comprise records dating back to 1862 of the Christchurch City Council and other Christchurch local authorities that have been absorbed into the area now administered by the Council. The City Council archives are administered under contract by Archives New Zealand.
Out and about
Heritage brochures
The Heritage Team has produced two brochures, 'Christchurch before 1850' and 'Explore historic Christchurch', to help guide your heritage explorations of Christchurch. These are available for download on the Historic tours and trails page.
Things to see and do
